Another lowering question
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: New Port Richey Florida
Another lowering question
My 92 needs to be lowered. The current gap between the top of the tire and the fender is 3". I need to lower it by 1 1/2" to 2". The MAM lowering kit states it will lower about 1". If using this kit, what else needs to be removed to achieve lowering 2"?
I have read that coil overs are adjustable. If they are, by installing coil overs can I achieve lowering the front by 2"?
If using coil overs, do you need to do anything with the transverse spring and the MAM lowering kit?
Are coil overs compatible with FX3 selective ride control?
As always, appreciate any feed back and suggestions. Thanks
I have read that coil overs are adjustable. If they are, by installing coil overs can I achieve lowering the front by 2"?
If using coil overs, do you need to do anything with the transverse spring and the MAM lowering kit?
Are coil overs compatible with FX3 selective ride control?
As always, appreciate any feed back and suggestions. Thanks
Team Owner
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My 92 needs to be lowered. The current gap between the top of the tire and the fender is 3". I need to lower it by 1 1/2" to 2". The MAM lowering kit states it will lower about 1". If using this kit, what else needs to be removed to achieve lowering 2"?
I have read that coil overs are adjustable. If they are, by installing coil overs can I achieve lowering the front by 2"?
If using coil overs, do you need to do anything with the transverse spring and the MAM lowering kit?
Are coil overs compatible with FX3 selective ride control?
As always, appreciate any feed back and suggestions. Thanks
I have read that coil overs are adjustable. If they are, by installing coil overs can I achieve lowering the front by 2"?
If using coil overs, do you need to do anything with the transverse spring and the MAM lowering kit?
Are coil overs compatible with FX3 selective ride control?
As always, appreciate any feed back and suggestions. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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The best money I've spent thus far has been for coil-overs. I went with the VanSteel setup. Quality pcs and 99% direct bolt on.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 289
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From: New Port Richey Florida
Thanks for the input, suggestions and info.
I went to Van steel Friday and spoke to them about coil overs and the wedges. They were nice enough to spend some time with me and walk through the shop and show me all of the different set ups. They explained to me that the front mono springs in the C4's had different spring rates and were all coded. I think he said there were 4 codes, and each code would determine how many shims they would install in the center under the spring. Is this correct? If so, how do you find out the code and determine how many shims were used?
I know, take it apart and look, but depending on how many shims and thickness of shims plus lowering wedge may help me decide on the lowering wedge set up or coil overs, and the coil overs are not cheap. Thanks for the help
I went to Van steel Friday and spoke to them about coil overs and the wedges. They were nice enough to spend some time with me and walk through the shop and show me all of the different set ups. They explained to me that the front mono springs in the C4's had different spring rates and were all coded. I think he said there were 4 codes, and each code would determine how many shims they would install in the center under the spring. Is this correct? If so, how do you find out the code and determine how many shims were used?
I know, take it apart and look, but depending on how many shims and thickness of shims plus lowering wedge may help me decide on the lowering wedge set up or coil overs, and the coil overs are not cheap. Thanks for the help
